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 Upper Primary Maths Problem Sum 👉 Mr Tan had 630 chickens and ducks. He sold 4/9 of his chickens and 1/3 of his ducks. If the number of chickens and the number of ducks sold were the same, find a) the number of chickens he had. b) the number of ducks unsold.  Firstly, we are told that the fraction part of chickens sold is 4/9 whereas the fraction part of ducks sold is 1/3. We can convert 1/3 to an equivalent fraction by multiplying the numerator n the denominator by 4. Thus 4/9 of the sold chickens has the same quantity as 1/3 or 4/12 of the sold ducks.  Have you solved the problem sum?  Here’s the solution:  For tuition enquiries, please contact the friendly Maths tutor @ 8614-2737.  Telegram 📬  https://t.me/tutorkaren The above problem sum is adapted from Solving Challenging Mathematical Problems by Dr Fong.  #maths 

Jackie Wong   M ost people conveniently associate the need for  private tuition  with poor academic results. In actual fact, there are good reasons why outstanding students should engage themselves in tuition sessions as well. While these children have demonstrated their academic excellence through their examination results, relying purely in learning in class can severely limit their learning potential. In a classroom setting, due to the high students to teacher ratio, teachers are often forced to progress the syllabus at a pace that allows breathing space for poorer students to catch up. Such method become a hindrance to quick learners who have understood what they have studied, but see their enthusiasm to advance curbed by the lack of proper guidance. Forced Braking After a prolonged period of slowing down and waiting, students may begin to lose their interest and drive. Their passion for knowledge will slowly dwindle into complacency as they realise they are better than their peers

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I had taught students from K2 to O levels. My specialties are English, creative writing and Maths. Under my tutelage,  these students had improved (just to name a few). P2 EL- 50 to 70 P3 EL- 80 to 92 P3 Sci- 58 to 87 P4 EL- 58 to 73 P6 Math- D (prelim) to B (Psle) P6 Sci- B (prelim) to A (Psle) P6 Eng- D (prelim) to C (Psle) P6 Math- A (prelim) to A (Psle) Mandy was the student who had straight As, tutored by me in Math and Science. I use a student -centered approach. I do not just drill the weaker students, but have also explained key concepts to them. Karen @ 8614-2737

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